C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX Prairie View A&M, founded in 1876, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Human Science, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, and Nursing. Its 1,440-acre campus is located in Prairie View, 45 miles from Houston. Web Site www.pvamu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 7,986 Women 4,870 (61.0%) Men 3,116 (39.0%) Graduate Students 1,139 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 79% of 6,422 applicants were admitted No No June 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.14 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 498 average 430-520 range of middle 50% 495 average 440-530 range of middle 50% 18 average 16-20 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $23,939 Out-of-state: $38,249 Tuition and Fees In-state: $10,533 Out-of-state: $24,843 Room and Board $8,743 Average Percent of Need Met 76% Average Freshman Award $16,636 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $37,209
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 388 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 7% of classes 10-19 students: 14% of classes 20-29 students: 34% of classes 30-39 students: 26% of classes 40-49 students: 12% of classes 50-99 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Prairie View Population 5,786 Nearest Metropolitan Area Houston Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students in College Housing 53% of all students Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Mascot Panther Sororities 4% of women participate Fraternities 8% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 69.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 9.1% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 61% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.1% Asian 84.7% Black/African-American 9.4% Hispanic/Latino 1.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 1.9% White 0.2% Unknown 1.4% from 28 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 4 History Academic Electives 6 Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required August 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Not used if submitted Not used if submitted Scores Due in Admissions Office August 1 Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 700 University Drive PO Box 519 City, State, Zip Prairie View, TX 77446 Phone (936) 261-1000 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@pvamu.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline June 1 Application Fee $40 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission August 15 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 4% Score of 500-600 35% Score of 400-500 50% Score of 300-400 10% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 6% Score of 500-600 32% Score of 400-500 54% Score of 300-400 6% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 498 average 430-520 range of middle 50% 495 average 440-530 range of middle 50% 79% of 6,422 applicants were admitted 82% of 4,154 applicants were admitted 74% of 2,268 applicants were admitted 3,082 (61%) of 5,069 admitted students enrolled 1,999 (59%) of 3,396 admitted students enrolled 1,083 (65%) of 1,673 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.14 3.75 and Above 6% 3.50-3.74 11% 3.25-3.49 16% 3.00-3.24 20% 2.50-2.99 39% 2.00-2.49 8% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 8% Score of 18-23 41% Score of 12-17 50% Score of 6-11 1% Score of 5 or Below 0% 18 average 16-20 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 6% Top quarter: 19% Top half: 65% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $23,939 Out-of-state: $38,249 Tuition and Fees In-state: $10,533 Out-of-state: $24,843 Room and Board $8,743 Books and Supplies $1,302 Other Expenses $3,321 Payment Plans Installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline March 15 Award Notification On or about June 1 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003630 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 76% Average Award $16,636 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,758 (96.4%) of freshmen 1,628 (92.6%) of applicants 1,586 (97.4%) of applicants with financial need 105 (6.6%) of aid recipients Received by 1,379 (86.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,905 Received by 1,281 (80.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,461 Received by 882 (55.6%) of aid recipients 58 (3.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,887 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 73% Average Award $15,507 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 6,351 (93.2%) of undergraduates 5,891 (92.8%) of applicants 5,779 (98.1%) of applicants with financial need 630 (10.9%) of aid recipients Received by 4,889 (84.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,745 Received by 4,877 (84.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,734 Received by 3,240 (56.1%) of aid recipients 187 (2.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,773
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 86% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $37,209 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $2,754
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Agriculture, General Architecture Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemical Engineering Chemistry, General Civil Engineering, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Computer Science Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Computer and Information Sciences, General Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician English Language and Literature, General Family and Community Services Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Finance, General Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General History, General Industrial Technology/Technician Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music, General Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Engineering, Business/marketing None Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 388 Part-Time Faculty 93 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 51% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 7% of classes 10-19 students: 14% of classes 20-29 students: 34% of classes 30-39 students: 26% of classes 40-49 students: 12% of classes 50-99 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 17% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 28% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 31% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 21% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 274,550 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 2500 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Hearing impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Architecture, Master of Science, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Juvenile Justice, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Computer Information Systems, Master of Science in Juvenile Forensic Psychology, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Community Development, Master of Science in Education Master's Programs of Study Accounting Agricultural Sciences--General Architecture Business Administration and Management--General Chemistry Clinical Psychology Computer Science Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Electrical Engineering Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Family and Consumer Sciences-General Forensic Psychology Health Education Legal and Justice Studies Management Information Systems Nursing Education Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Physical Education Sociology Special Education Urban Design
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering Doctoral Programs of Study Clinical Psychology Computer Science Counselor Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Electrical Engineering Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Forensic Psychology Legal and Justice Studies Management Information Systems
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Prairie View Population 5,786 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Houston Small town/city 1,502 acres Temperature 39.7 average low in January, 90.1 average high in September Rain 106 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 45 mile(s) from campus in Houston Prairie View 45 mile(s) from campus in Houston HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Men only housing, women only housing, disabled student housing Students in College Housing 53% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 47% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Panther Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport Purple and gold WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x x x Soccer x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, rugby, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, campus activities board, national association for the advancement of colored people, national society of black engineers, peer advisors to leadership students 4% of women participate 8% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 7,986 Women 4,870 (61.0%) Men 3,116 (39.0%) Full-Time Undergraduates 7,341 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 1,139 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.1% Asian 84.7% Black/African-American 9.4% Hispanic/Latino 1.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 1.9% White 0.2% Unknown 1.4% from 28 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 69.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 9.1% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 26.1% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 32.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 61% Average Starting Salary $52,500 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018